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AJ54 FTX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,776 mi
Last recorded92,776 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 FTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,408 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 89,408 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Both rear brake discs excessively pitted.

Both rear wheel bearings not checked due to binding brakes.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,669 miles

both rear brake discs are worn & scorred

Fail 28 Nov 2011 78,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs are worn & scorred

Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT BIND ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 12 Dec 2009 58,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,509 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 50,509 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,957 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AJ54 FTX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ54 FTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ54 FTX registered?

AJ54 FTX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is AJ54 FTX safe to buy?

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